Canada - Heatwave Kills 33 In Quebec (Video)

A global heatwave which affected most nations north of the equator this week has wreaked havoc in central and eastern Canada where it caused the deaths of more than 30 people. It is expected that as of today, temperatures will finally drop again in the Quebec region.

The sweltering combination of heat and humidity, which began last Friday, was linked by health officials to the deaths of 33 people across the southern part of the Quebec province.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau declared: “My thoughts are with the loved ones of those who have died in Quebec during this heat wave.”

“The record temperatures are expected to continue in central & eastern Canada, so make sure you know how to protect yourself & your family.”

Mr Philippe Couillard, the premier of Quebec, first of all stated his praise for first responders and public health officials in these difficult conditions: “It’s tragic, but whenever there are heatwaves like this, and we will have more of them because of climate change, it is the weak and vulnerable who are affected first,”